Explore Holiday Destinations from Ireland

From the rugged Cliffs of Moher to the vibrant streets of Dublin and Galway, Ireland offers breathtaking scenery, rich history, and some of the warmest hospitality in the world.

• Dublin — Trinity College, Temple Bar & Guinness Storehouse
• Cliffs of Moher — one of Europe's most dramatic coastlines
• Ring of Kerry — scenic coastal drive through wild landscapes

Wander cobblestone streets, marvel at the Colosseum, and eat the best pasta of your life. Rome rewards every kind of traveller.

• Colosseum & Roman Forum
• Vatican & Sistine Chapel
• Trastevere neighbourhood

From the art-filled streets of Madrid and the Gaudí wonders of Barcelona to the flamenco heartland of Seville — mainland Spain is one of Europe's most rewarding destinations.

• Madrid — Prado Museum & Retiro Park
• Barcelona — Sagrada Família & Gothic Quarter
• Seville — Alcázar Palace & flamenco shows

Seven volcanic islands with dramatic landscapes, black-sand beaches, and guaranteed sunshine every month of the year. Each island has its own distinct character.

• Tenerife — Mount Teide & Playa de las Américas
• Gran Canaria — Maspalomas dunes & Las Palmas
• Lanzarote — Timanfaya volcanic park & Jameos del Agua

Four stunning Mediterranean islands — each with its own personality, from Ibiza's legendary nightlife to Menorca's unspoilt coves and Mallorca's dramatic mountains.

• Mallorca — Serra de Tramuntana mountains & Palma Cathedral
• Ibiza — world-famous nightlife & hidden cala beaches
• Menorca — pristine coves, Ciutadella old town & UNESCO Biosphere

A country of extraordinary contrasts — from the dazzling mosaics of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to the fairy-tale rock formations of Cappadocia, the turquoise Aegean coast, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

• Istanbul — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
• Cappadocia — hot-air balloon rides & cave hotels
• Ephesus — one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world

Iconic white-washed villages, volcanic beaches, and the most breathtaking sunsets in the Mediterranean. Pure magic.

• Oia sunset viewpoint
• Akrotiri archaeological site
• Black sand beaches

Lose yourself in the labyrinthine medina, haggle in the souks, and sleep in a riad under the stars. Africa's most intoxicating city.

• Jemaa el-Fna square
• Majorelle Garden
• Atlas Mountains day trip

Table Mountain, world-class wine estates, penguin colonies, and the Cape of Good Hope — Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular cities.

• Table Mountain cable car & hike
• Cape Winelands — Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
• Boulders Beach penguin colony

A city of extraordinary energy — world-class Afrobeats music, a booming food scene, beautiful beaches, and a creative arts culture unlike anywhere else in Africa.

• Lekki Conservation Centre & canopy walk
• Nike Art Gallery — largest in West Africa
• Tarkwa Bay & Elegushi Beach

Home to the Serengeti's Great Migration, the roof of Africa at Kilimanjaro, and the turquoise waters of Zanzibar — Tanzania is the ultimate African adventure.

• Serengeti Great Migration — wildebeest & big cats
• Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest peak
• Ngorongoro Crater — world's largest intact caldera

The Okavango Delta — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's last great wildernesses. Botswana offers intimate, exclusive safari experiences far from the crowds.

• Okavango Delta — mokoro canoe safaris
• Chobe National Park — largest elephant population on earth
• Moremi Game Reserve — big five sightings

Broadway shows, world-class museums, iconic skylines, and the best food scene on the planet. New York is always a good idea.

• Central Park & The High Line
• Broadway & Times Square
• Brooklyn Bridge walk

One of the world's great wonders — a 15th-century Inca citadel perched high in the Andes, shrouded in mist and mystery.

• Machu Picchu citadel
• Inca Trail trek
• Sacred Valley villages

Towering skyscrapers, luxury shopping, desert safaris, and world-record everything. Dubai is unlike anywhere else on earth.

• Burj Khalifa — world's tallest building & observation deck
• Desert safari — dune bashing, camel rides & Bedouin camps
• Dubai Mall & Gold Souk — world-class shopping & traditional markets

The UAE's capital blends world-class culture with breathtaking architecture and vast desert landscapes. From the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi rewards every kind of traveller.

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — one of the world's most beautiful mosques
• Louvre Abu Dhabi — stunning island museum of art & civilisation
• Ferrari World & Yas Island — world's fastest roller coaster & theme parks

UNESCO's Cultural Capital of the Arab World, Sharjah is the UAE's most authentic emirate — a treasure trove of museums, heritage areas, and traditional souks just minutes from Dubai.

• Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization — world-class collection
• Heart of Sharjah — beautifully restored historic district
• Al Noor Island — art installations & butterfly house

The smallest of the seven emirates, Ajman offers a relaxed, authentic Arabian atmosphere with beautiful beaches, a charming old town, and some of the UAE's most affordable luxury resorts.

• Ajman Museum — 18th-century fort with fascinating local history
• Ajman Corniche — pristine white-sand beach & waterfront
• Ajman Fish Market — lively local market & fresh seafood

The only emirate on the Gulf of Oman, Fujairah is a world apart — dramatic Hajar Mountains plunge to a rugged coastline famous for diving, snorkelling, and centuries-old forts.

• Fujairah Fort — one of the oldest forts in the UAE
• Al Bidyah Mosque — the UAE's oldest mosque, dating to 1446
• Snoopy Island — world-renowned snorkelling & diving site

The UAE's northernmost emirate is its most adventurous — home to the world's longest zipline, ancient archaeological sites, mangrove kayaking, and the stunning Jebel Jais mountain range.

• Jebel Jais — UAE's highest peak & world's longest zipline
• Dhayah Fort — hilltop fort with panoramic views over the emirate
• Al Hamra Village — historic pearling village & heritage site

The UAE's most tranquil emirate, Umm Al Quwain is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking an authentic, unhurried Arabian experience — with mangrove lagoons, ancient ruins, and a charming old town.

• UAQ Mangrove National Park — kayaking through pristine lagoons
• Tell Abraq — 4,000-year-old archaeological site
• UAQ Fort & Museum — restored 18th-century fort in the old town

Lisbon's tram-lined hills, Porto's port wine cellars, the golden Algarve coast, and the wild beauty of the Douro Valley — Portugal is warm, welcoming, and wonderfully affordable.

• Lisbon — Alfama, Belém Tower & world-class pastéis de nata
• Porto — Ribeira district, port wine lodges & Livraria Lello
• Algarve — dramatic sea stacks, golden beaches & golf

Geysers, glaciers, volcanoes, and the aurora borealis — Iceland is one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth. The Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, and the Ring Road are all bucket-list experiences.

• Northern Lights — best Sep–Mar
• Golden Circle — Geysir, Gullfoss & Þingvellir
• Blue Lagoon — geothermal spa in a lava field

Crystal-clear Adriatic waters, medieval walled cities, 1,200 islands, and a coastline that rivals anywhere in Europe. Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, and the Plitvice Lakes are all unmissable.

• Dubrovnik — Game of Thrones city walls & Old Town
• Split — Diocletian's Palace & Dalmatian coast
• Hvar — lavender fields, beaches & vibrant nightlife

Rainforests teeming with wildlife, active volcanoes, world-class surf, and some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Costa Rica is the ultimate eco-adventure destination.

• Arenal Volcano — hot springs & zip-lining
• Manuel Antonio — national park & white-sand beaches
• Monteverde Cloud Forest — canopy walks & quetzal spotting

Colourful colonial cities, coffee-covered mountains, Caribbean beaches, and a warmth of welcome that will stay with you forever. Colombia has transformed into one of the world's most exciting travel destinations.

• Cartagena — walled colonial city & Caribbean beaches
• Medellín — cable cars, street art & Pablo Escobar tours
• Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero) — plantation stays & UNESCO landscape

The Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, the Great Rift Valley, and the Swahili coast — Kenya is the definitive African safari experience, combining world-class wildlife with rich Maasai culture and beautiful beaches.

• Masai Mara — wildebeest migration & big five
• Amboseli — elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop
• Diani Beach — white sand & Indian Ocean reefs

The Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, a Nile cruise through ancient temples, and the Red Sea's world-class diving — Egypt is one of history's greatest open-air museums.

• Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
• Luxor — Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple
• Nile cruise — Aswan to Luxor

From the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya to the colonial grandeur of Mexico City and the mezcal bars of Oaxaca — Mexico is one of the world's great travel destinations.

• Chichen Itza — iconic Mayan pyramid & UNESCO site
• Tulum — clifftop ruins above a turquoise Caribbean sea
• Mexico City — Frida Kahlo Museum, Teotihuacan & street tacos

The rose-red city of Petra, the vast silence of Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea, and the warm hospitality of the Jordanian people — Jordan is one of the Middle East's most accessible and rewarding destinations.

• Petra — the Treasury & Siq canyon (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Wadi Rum — desert jeep tours & Bedouin camp under the stars
• Dead Sea — float in the world's saltiest body of water

Classic American cars, crumbling colonial architecture, world-class cigars, salsa music on every corner, and some of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches — Cuba is unlike anywhere else on earth.

• Havana — Malecón, Old Havana & classic car tours
• Viñales Valley — tobacco farms & mogote limestone hills
• Trinidad — UNESCO colonial town & Playa Ancón beach